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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not feasible. When that happens it is crucial that stunned parents seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical negligence or drugs that pose a risk or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal screening, prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. For example the case where a doctor is unable to identify an inborn disability and fails to inform the parents of this condition, parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses incurred by the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact the way a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects may be due to genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are working. They can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. However, when companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable pin down exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to evaluate the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track their progress over time and their children. This study will provide complete information on how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they caused it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition is the result of an exposure to chemicals, medication or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness based on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine that hurts the baby before it's born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she would give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous substances at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.